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Personal PortfolioMitchell Godkin
BESc Mechanical Engineering – Western University 2020
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FSAE – Western Formula Racing
2017-18 – Lead Driver; Developed DIL Simulator
2018-19 – Lead Driver; Race Engineering Subsystem Lead
2019-20 – Team Manager; External & Racing Operations,Composites Manufacturing
Post Lincoln Endurance 2019
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Team Manager – External & Racing Operations
• Primary outward facing representative of the team
• Acquired $200,000 in sponsorship value
• Recruitment and human resource management
• Fostered continuous improvement and competitive racing mentality within the team
• Develop and execute vehicle test plans
• Responsible for race day team strategy and organization
• Lead the charge in the pursuit of developing and racing the most advanced racecar fielded by WFR
Section-view render of the WFR20-E
Driving the WFR20-E at its first test day
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Decoupled Suspension Capstone Project
• Assisting with kinematic & mechanical design
• Working with machining, damper and hardware sponsors to complete project
• Responsible for systems integration with other vehicle subsystems
• Development of on car testing and validation processes
• Project reports and presentations for engineering capstone course
• Lead test driver for final VD optimization of the new system
• Top ranked capstone project in the mechanical engineering department
Rear decoupled suspension assembly
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Aerodynamics Design & Manufacturing
• Manufacturing of wing elements, endplates, diffuser and other aero parts using vacuum assisted resin transfer molding for WFR20-E
• Mechanical design and CFD analysis for 2021 aerodynamics package
• Increasing downforce by50% from 2020 vehicle
Complete 2020 Aero Package
2020 Aero Package
Design & CFD Analysis of 2021Aero Package
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Carbon Fiber Wheels - Manufacturing
• Leading manufacturing of single piece carbon fibre wheels developed in house.
• Acquisition of sponsors for resin, fabric, and core.
• CNC machining of core.
• Layup & infusion
• Developing teams high pressure resin transfer molding capabilities
• Post processing & testing
Preform layup Completed preforms Infusion Wheel after demolding Four completed wheels
WFR20-E with the carbon wheels I manufactured
Completed spoke & shell cores
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Race Engineering – Subsystem Lead
• Design & Implementation of Driver-in-
the-loop simulator used to develop
drivers and foster future design
decisions.
• WFR car and racetracks programmed
into the simulator.
• Used to size battery pack and cooling
system for the WFR19-E.
• Data acquisition capabilities to
correlate Matlab simulator, DIL
simulator and race car.
• Developed and executed on-car
testing plans to validate designs and
optimize vehicle set up.
• Responsible for all race day strategy
and team organization.
Gated Driver Development Program
Video of the DITL simulator I developed in 2018
Suspension kinematics modeled in Asetto Corsa
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Mononut & Livery Design
• Design of WFR20-E Livery
• Keyshot renderings
• Design of custom machined mononut & tool.
• Structural design of mononutand nut/wheel interface
• Engineering drawings
• Acquisition of sponsored material and machining services
Wheel & Tire assembly in CAD
Mononut tool
Completed machined parts for the WFR20-E
Mononut drawingRendering of the WFR20-E Livery
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Lead Driver for Western Formula Racing
WFR19-E Testing @ Western University WFR18 - Pittsburgh Shootout
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Motocross Career
2002 – 2015
3 Ontario Provincial Championships
3 National Runner Up Finishes
4 Professional Starts
Raced all KTM SX models from 50cc to450cc
2013 Walton Raceway Pro MX National – MX2 Class
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Career Accomplishments
• 14 years experience (2002-2015) in Ontario and Eastern USA
• 3 Ontario Provincial Championships – 2004, 2005, 2010
• 3 Canadian National Runner Up Titles – 2004, 2006, 2012
• Multiple top 5 & top 10 National finishes
• 4 Canadian Pro National Starts – 2013, 2014
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Travel, Fitness, & Family Aspects
• Motocross racing doubled as our family time.
• Racing with my Dad, brother, and two cousins across Ontario & USA.
• Camping almost every weekend at a new racetrack all summer.
• Traveled to tracks from Northern Ontario to Florida and almost every state in between.
• Became and avid cyclist after picking it up as a cross training tool.
• Motocross became a physical, mental, and social exercise for the entirety of my youth.
Racing with my younger brother from 2003-2014
At the starting line with my dad / mechanic
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Leadbury Bat Co.
Owner & Founder 2017-Present
Development of Industry Exclusive Kiln Drying Process
Manufacturing, Product Development & Business Management
www.leadburybatco.com
Video shoot with my team of sponsored athletes for 2019
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Engineered to Outperform
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Manufacturing & Product Development
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Kiln Drying – Engineering Thesis Research
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Sales, Marketing, & Business Operations
Cowbell Brewing Replica Bats
The first Leadbury’s on the racks at
Centretown Sports in Barrie ON
Custom bats for a sponsored team.
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Professional Experience
Nostalgic Wood 2015 – 2019
Engineering Co-Op 2016,2017
Engineering Internship 2018-19
Cantelon Farms - 2014
Ryanholm Farms – 2012-2014
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RF Kiln Drying Business Unit
• Commissioned the third ever RF
Kiln in Canada
• Developed all operation procedures
and drying protocols for various
wood types.
• Created the operator’s manual
from scratch.
• Expanded capabilities of the
machine.
• Promoted and managed this new
business unit for Nostalgic Wood.
Live edge walnut slabs ready to ship after kiln drying
Material loaded and ready to enter the kiln
RF Kiln while during drying cycle
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Logistics & Production Management
Hauling material on flatbed trailer
Nostalgic warehouse/showroom complete
Nostalgic Wood Barn Raising • Managed all shipping, receiving
and transport of raw materials
and finished flooring
• Consulted and assisted with
design and build of new barn
warehouse/showroom.
• Responsible for complete
overhaul of manufacturing
process from primarily in house
to outsourced model with
exclusive suppliers.
• Increased profit margins and
reduced overhead significantly.
• Also skilled with all flooring
manufacturing equipment,
sawmill, kilns, edger, moulder,
press.
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Sales, Marketing, & Manufacturing
Custom 5’x14’ live edge table for Cowbell Brewing –secured and managed project
Examples of furniture I have designed and built
Nostalgic’s Cottage Life Show booth
Example of the finished flooring in a custom cottage
• Worked with clients to help
them realize their interior
design dreams
• Helped secure new projects
and promote the brand at
the Cottage Life show and
through marketing channels
• Spent multiple years on the
manufacturing floor prior to
progressing into sales and
marketing.
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Vehicle Operation Experience
• Motocross bikes
• ATVs
• SidexSide
• Snowmobiles
• Tractors of all sizes
• Combines
• Excavator
• Bulldozer
• Telehandler
• Compaction roller
• Forklifts
• Medium Duty dump truck
• Trailer towing with Pickup• 40 ft RV trailer – 16,000lbs
• 16 ft dump trailer – 10,000lbs
• 25 ft flat bed trailer – 24,000 lbs
• 20 ft auto hailer – 12,000 lbs
• Skilled with manual transmission trucks & cars
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Workshop Experience
• Very Proficient• Wood shop; saws, planers, CNC lathes, routers etc.
• Vehicle maintenance; oil changes, fuel filter changes, basic engine repair
• Bike repair and maintenance; full motocross and street bike tear down experience
• All aspects of an FSAE car build, maintenance & tuning; composites, suspension, drivetrain, battery assembly, data acquisition.
• Composites layup & infusion
• Proficient• Metal shop; Manual lathe, CNC mill
• Will continue in next 6 months• Welding, increase proficiency with CAD/CAM
software, increase VD knowledge,
Accumulator (battery pack) for WFR19-E. Significant role with
segment assembly and composite component manufacturing
3 Point bend testing testing of bats on Instron machine.
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Awards & Accomplishments
• Huron Manufacturer's Association Innovation Award – 2018
• Finalist at the Ivey Start Up Showcase – 2019
• Entreprenuer panelist for the R2R Conference in Blyth ON hosted by RBC - 2018
• Judge for the Guelph Sports Management Association Case Competition - 2018
• Western Engineering Entrepreneurial Spirit Award – 2017
• Western Engineering Dean’s Honour List – 2016-17
• Western Scholarship of Distinction - 2015
Receiving the Western Entrepreneurial Spirit Award Receiving the HMA Innovation Award
Leadbury booth at the Ivey Startup Showcase
R2R Conference with the Ontario Minister of
Education
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Personal Interests & Hobbies
Towsports – Slalom Skiing, Wakeboarding, Wakesurfing
Bike & Truck build & service
Sport-shooting, Fishing & the Outdoors
Agriculture & Farming
Reading & Professional Development
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Bikes, Farming, and Equipment
Motorcycle trips
Engine swap between motos KTM RC390 track bike build
Harvesting with Cantelon Farms
Bulldozing in preparation for new
building foundation
Preparing beams for the sawmill
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Towsports
Wakeboarding
Slalom Skiing
Tubing
Wakesurfing
Boating
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Adventure & the Outdoors
Air Canada B787 hangar tour
Days on the lake with friends
Old pickup trucks in Alaska
Snowmobiling in Northern Ontario
Beautiful rural Ontario